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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.29, 204.51 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.29, 204.51 and 106.98 is: 147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.29 : 204.51 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.29/204.51 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.29x = 204.51 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.29x = 21,878.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,878.48/148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.54

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